Young lost to Michael Lammer 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the first U.S. Futures event of the year. It's the furthest he's advanced in a professional tournament, so it's a good start to the year for him. He won his first four matches in straight sets.

He'll be playing in another Futures event next week, along with Ryan Sweeting, Scoville Jenkins, and Nikita Kryvonos. That will be an interesting tournament to follow.

12-31-2006 04:22 AM

2moretogo

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

Does anyone know if he is going to try and qualify at any of AO series events or AO itself. Maybe he needs a year or two on the challenger circuit. I am going with patience here. There is no doubt that he has talent, he just needs a breakthrough.

12-12-2006 12:30 AM

SHB

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

Young lost in the Orange Bowl semifinals to the eventual winner, Alex Luncanu of Romania. I wonder if that's his last junior event. I suppose that he'll play the National Hardcourt Championships in August if he's not a sure bet to get a U.S. Open wild card, but that's probably it.

12-11-2006 01:53 AM

Deboogle!.

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

He's not even 17 and a half yet and hasn't even really gone through his growth spurt. Give him a little time

12-11-2006 12:48 AM

speedemonV12

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

Yes, he told people he is a pro, and he has a ranking, wow.. I was defining pro as Top 100, so i change my words. Hopefully he will be able to become a top pro.

hahahah are you serious?? or is this a joke. I like Donald, and hes a cool guy, But he will not be Number 1 in the World. Hopefully he will be able to become a Pro, and help out American tennis. But chances are, he will have a tough time.

hahahah are you serious?? or is this a joke. I like Donald, and hes a cool guy, But he will not be Number 1 in the World. Hopefully he will be able to become a Pro, and help out American tennis. But chances are, he will have a tough time.

11-05-2006 07:40 PM

jcempire

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

This kid ---------No. 1 2009

Also, not just this kid

We have four kids, include Sam

11-02-2006 05:54 PM

SHB

Re: Donald Young- the future of American tennis

Yeah. I think he did when he was 14 or 15. That's probably when Nike came a callin'.

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